Translation No. 9 of "Les Folies d'Espagne" (M. Marais)-Acrylic on cradled wood board

I first heard Marin Marais’ music in the hauntingly beautiful film Tous les Matins du Monde. Its melancholy, romance, and emotional depth stayed with me—and inspired this painting series.

Each piece in the series translates a specific movement from the film's soundtrack into color and form. I used a traditional glazing technique, building up luminous layers that let light pass through—echoing the music’s delicate, layered quality.

In this painting, I intentionally left parts of the wood panel exposed and finished with varnish, evoking the raw beauty of the string instruments central to Marais’ music.

Painted with professional-grade materials and sealed with a UV-protective acrylic varnish, this work is made to endure—just like the music that inspired it.

***This painting is NOT framed, but it is cradled (not shown in picture) in wood with a 1.75 inch depth.  The back is wired and ready to hang.

Painting Dimensions:

16 w X 16 h X 1.75 d inches
40.6 w X 40.6 h  centimeters

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